Distribution and abundance of marine turtles in the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam |
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Authors: | Mark Hamann Chu The Cuong Nguyen Duy Hong Pham Thuoc Bui Thi Thuhien |
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Institution: | (1) IUCN-Viet Nam Office, I.P.O Box 60, Hanoi, Viet Nam;(2) School of Tropical Environmental Studies and Geography, James Cook University, 4811 Townsville, Queensland, Australia;(3) Hai Phong Institute of Oceanology, Hai Phong City, Viet Nam;(4) Fisheries Resource Conservation Department, Viet Nam Ministry of Fisheries, Hanoi, Viet Nam;(5) Research Institute for Marine Fisheries, Hai Phong City, Viet Nam |
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Abstract: | To establish baseline data on the distribution, abundance and threats to marine turtles in Viet Nam we conducted surveys with
local fishers, community members and provincial Ministry of Fisheries staff from 17 of Viet Nam’s 29 coastal provinces. These
data indicate that five species of marine turtle reside in Viet Nam’s waters (loggerhead, olive ridley, leatherback, green
and hawksbill turtles), and four species nest on Viet Nam’s beaches (all of the above except the loggerhead turtle). It is
evident from these data that significant declines have occurred in both foraging and nesting populations of all five marine
turtle species found in Viet Nam. The greatest current threats to marine turtle populations in Viet Nam are habitat degradation,
the accidental and opportunistic of turtles capture by fishers and the direct take of nesting females and their eggs. Successful
conservation efforts have been made in recent years through collaboration between international Non Government Organisations
and several Vietnamese Government Ministries. Continued success of these projects and the development and implementation of
marine conservation policy will depend upon building awareness among Government employees, fishers and the general public
about marine turtle biology, ecology, and the need to protect them. |
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Keywords: | Abundance Conservation status Distribution Marine turtles Threats Viet Nam |
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